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Government Unit Review

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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?
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The Senate can oppose its bills.
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?
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It is the state with the largest population.
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Which statement describes the majority party's power when it comes to Senate committees?
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All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to
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approve international treaties.
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?
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They are more specialized.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that
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can authorize similar action in the future.
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is
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higher than independent agencies.
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What is the Senate's only defense to a filibuster?
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invoking cloture
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers?
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It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.
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The role of the president has evolved over time because
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the needs of the nation have changed.
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Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?
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making laws
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Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?
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meeting with constituents
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?
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supports and advises the president
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A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have
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trial, appellate, and high courts.
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as
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an appellate court.